US Bridges

Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal

Good

Yakima County, Washington · 00.08 S of Ditchbnk · Structure no. 083207000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesValley View Road
CrossesSelah Valley Canal
Location00.08 S of Ditchbnk
RouteCounty Highway 14250
Coordinates46.69, -120.63667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic290 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Road over Selah Valley Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.